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Academic Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The charts show the proportion of holidaymakers of one region staying in different types of accommodation in three different years.

Bar Graph: Holidaymakers' accommodation types over three years

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

One box per paragraph, then compare with Band 9.
173 words · 4 paragraphs
Introduction

The provided diagrams illustrate the percentage of vacationers from a specific region who opted for various types of lodging in the years 2000, 2005, and 2010.

Overview

In general, it can be observed that hotels were the most popular choice of accommodation throughout the decade, while the preference for staying with friends or relatives saw a decline. The popularity of rented houses and other types of accommodation fluctuated over the years.

Body 1

In 2000, over 60% of holidaymakers chose hotels, a figure that rose to nearly 70% in 2005 before dropping slightly to just over 65% in 2010. In contrast, the proportion of people staying with friends or relatives decreased consistently from around 25% in 2000 to just over 10% in 2010.

Body 2

The percentage of vacationers staying in rented houses saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2005, from just under 10% to around 15%, before falling back to the 2000 level in 2010. Meanwhile, other types of accommodation experienced a surge in popularity in 2010, doubling its share from 5% in 2005 to 10%.

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